Ensuring water safety is crucial for preventing accidents and saving lives. Here are 20 essential water safety and emergency skills:

Basic Swimming Skills 

Knowing how to float, tread water, and swim efficiently.

Water Entry and Exit Techniques 

Understanding safe ways to enter and exit water bodies.

Treading Water 

Learning to stay afloat without moving forward.

Floating Techniques 

Mastering back floating and survival floating.

Identifying Water Hazards 

Recognizing risks like currents, tides, and underwater obstacles.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) 

Performing CPR on drowning victims.

First Aid for Water-Related Emergencies 

Treating cuts, hypothermia, and other injuries.

Rescue Breathing 

Providing breaths to non-breathing victims.

Throw Rescue Techniques 

Using flotation devices or rescue lines.

Reach Rescue Methods 

Extending an object to a distressed swimmer.

Rip Current Survival 

Understanding how to escape rip currents.

Cold Water Survival 

Managing hypothermia risks in cold water.

Boating Safety 

Wearing life jackets and understanding navigation rules.

Recognizing Distress Signals 

Identifying signs of drowning or fatigue.

Using Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) 

Proper use of life vests and safety gear.

Rescuing Panicked Swimmers 

Approaching and assisting without endangering oneself.

Self-Rescue Techniques

Learning how to reach safety if stranded.

Emergency Communication 

Calling for help effectively using signals or devices.

Safe Diving Practices 

Understanding depth and checking for underwater hazards.

Water Pollution Awareness 

Recognizing and avoiding contaminated water sources.